
GuestLogix Announces Support for In-Flight Broadband Service with its Mobile Virtual Store™ Solution
Universal Connect Technology Allows Airline Operators to Manage Curbside to Onboard E-Commerce Transactions
TORONTO, CANADA — June 3, 2008 — GuestLogix Inc. (TSX-V:GXI), the leading provider of onboard retail systems to the airline industry, today announced that it has expanded its Mobile Virtual Store™ solution to support in-flight broadband connectivity. When processing passenger transactions using GuestLogix' technology platform, operators can securely use their connection of choice, including the new in-flight broadband services from Air Cell and Row 44, WiFi, cellular, infrared, Bluetooth, and RFID.
"GuestLogix is committed to ensuring that our Mobile Virtual Store™ platform is compatible with the latest state-of-the-art connectivity options," said Tom Douramakos, President & CEO at GuestLogix. "As operators introduce Internet onboard, increase in-flight entertainment and merchandising, and unbundle services from traditional fares, our Mobile Virtual Store™ platform enables them to readily capture new profitable revenue streams. Our solution supports virtually all the connection permutations operators require during pre-boarding, at the seat, and arrival activities."
The GuestLogix Mobile Virtual Store™ platform includes advanced secure mobile payment devices, POS software and on-demand back office applications that allow operators to plan, sell, promote, track and analyze sales. The platform fully integrates with operators' web sites, onboard in-seat screen/server based environments, and back office applications, including frequent flyer and gift card programs, accounting, ERP, and logistics. The GuestLogix retail system enables airline operators to move into onboard retailing in as little as a month, depending on fleet size.
"The combination of our deep experience in the designing of mobile POS terminals and our supporting software infrastructure, ideally positions GuestLogix to introduce universal connect technology to our customer base," said Steve MacDonald, Chief Technology Officer at GuestLogix. "From hardware configuration, microcode, device operating system and application code to secure transmission over TCP/IP all the way through to our geographically distributed, high-availability Service Oriented Architecture back office, GuestLogix has mastered the full technical gamut for a 21st century 'purchase anywhere' platform."
More information about GuestLogix' universal connect approach is available at www.guestlogix.com/universal_connect.html.
About GuestLogix
GuestLogix is the leading provider of onboard retail technology and solutions to the passenger travel industry. Through its proprietary Mobile Virtual Store™ platform, the Company provides air, rail and ferry operators the tools to become successful onboard retailers, enhance service and drive ancillary revenue growth. With a customer base consisting of world leading airlines such as American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryanair, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines, GuestLogix currently serves more than 600 million passenger trips annually. For additional information please visit www.guestlogix.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on April 23, 2008 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
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| Media/Analyst: | Josef Zankowicz, VP Marketing & Communications, GuestLogix 647-500-1563 josefz@guestlogix.com |
| Investors: | Kristen Dickson, Equicom Group 416-476-7814 kdickson@equicomgroup.com |
| Sales: | Tony Ashe, VP Sales Americas, GuestLogix Dan Hayter, VP Sales & Partnerships, GuestLogix Europe Middle East |
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